Detroit Lions Are No. 1 in a Key Offseason Metric
The Detroit Lions are No. 1 in a key offseason metric, which makes me a happy girl. Is it football season yet? Not to wish away summer, but I can’t wait for football to start. Now that the NBA season has almost ended, I don’t have much to watch, especially with the Detroit Tigers not being on Comcast/Xfinity.
Detroit Lions No. 1 Offseason Metric
Before we get to that offseason metric, it’s worth noting that the Detroit Lions are among the teams with the best chances of winning the Super Bowl next season who don’t have a Lombardi Trophy yet. NFL expert Eric Edholm at NFL.com has a new feature out ranking the 12 teams that lack a Lombardi Trophy. Of those teams, he has the Detroit Lions as having the best chance of going all the way. I say, it’s absolutely time for the Detroit Lions to show the world who’s boss. It’s been a long time coming. Edholm states, “With the Goff-led offense, an improved defense and the ultra-aggressive Dan Campbell making the calls, Detroit is one of the most dangerous teams in football, even in what appears to be a highly competitive NFC North.” He adds, “With that comes added pressure, and the Lions wonāt sneak up on anyone this season.” In total, 12 teams have never won the Super Bowl. His No. 2 pick on the list is the Cincinnati Bengals, and No. 3 is the Buffalo Bills. So, we’re in good company, as both of those teams look to be strong next season. Just thinking about it makes me nervous.
Now, onto the key offseason metric where the Detroit Lions sit at No. 1. Spotrac.com has put together some research on the amount of spending each NFL team has done in the offseason. The team who has done the lowest amount of spending during this offseason has been the Dallas Cowboys, and they’re actually the lowest-spending team by more than $50 million. For all the big talk that the Cowboys have, it’s kind of surprising. I’ll try not to giggle. But, the Detroit Lions were the team with the most offseason spending, putting almost $626.5 million into future spending. Further down on the list, the Philadelphia Eagles were No. 2 at $558.1 million in spending and the Carolina Panthers were No. 3 at $456.9 million. The New England Patriots at $418.3 million and Jacksonville Jaguars at $413.2 million rounded out the top five, respectively. Whether all the spending will result in wins remains to be seen, but it’s a good sign. Reach out to me with your thoughts.
Detroit Lions: 10 Totally Hilarious Things Dan Campbell Has Said
Dan Campbell quotes
This quote he said back before the Lions’ open practice at Ford field in 2022. “We are fricking starving ā¦ so the hyenas better get out of the way.” ViaDan Campbell to the fans before the Lionsā open practice at Ford field: āWe are fricking starving ā¦ so the hyenas better get out of the way.ā
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
Dan Campbell wanted a “pet lion” at practice. OMgosh.
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Dan Campbell wants to have a actual pet lion who follows him around this year at the team facilty, and he would feed him arm to it for a superbowl. Football guy @PardonMyTake pic.twitter.com/6bPjVzdvXG
— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) May 17, 2021
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, Campbell said he asked for a pet lion at practice.“I’ll tell you what I would really love to do, just in general,” he said. “I’ve talked to (Lions owner) Sheila (Ford Hamp) about this. I don’t think we’re going to be able to do it, but I would love to literally just have a pet lion. Just a legit pet lion on a chain ā a big-a** chain. And he just, he really is my pet. We just walk around the building, we go out to practice, we’re in 7-on-7, we’re behind the kicker when he’s kicking. We’re just ā¦ there we are.”
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 13: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of a preseason game at Ford Field on August 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
I’m all for a good analogy. But this one is a bit much for me. But, hey, I’m not a football player. Talk the talk, and walk the walk, right? Here’s Dan Campbell’s toilet paper pep talk. The quote is from July 2, 2021, talking about practice in a press conference via
New @Lions HC Dan Campbell: "I told (the players), honestly, day one, I said, 'Look, I'm not carrying your toilet paper around. I'm not gonna wipe your butt. You're gonna wipe your own butt. You handle it and I'll treat you like men until you prove otherwise.'" More to come soon.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) July 2, 2021
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.“I told them, honestly, Day 1, I said, ‘Look, I’m not carrying your toilet paper around. I’m not gonna wipe your butt. You’re gonna wipe your own butt. You handle it and I’ll treat you like men until you prove otherwise.”
ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN – JULY 28: Detroit Lions head football coach Dan Campbell speaks with the media before the Detroit Lions Training Camp on July 28, 2021 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
Who doesn’t remember the praying mantis comment? Dan Campbell said regarding Josh Reynolds, “Heās slippery man. I call him the praying mantis. Heās the spider of death. Thereās something about him. Fricking serpent.” This is via
Dan Campbell on Josh Reynolds: "Heās slippery man. I call him the praying mantis. Heās the spider of death. Thereās something about him. Fricking serpent."
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) July 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions watches his team during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
I don’t get this quote at all. But, hey, it’s working, so keep these quotes coming, Dan!
“We’ll tread water as long as it takes to f***ing bury you.” This was said in August 2022 via
āWeāll tread water as long as it takes to fucking bury you.ā
I have zero clue what this means but, by God, itās beautiful. pic.twitter.com/xHVqazuEFQ
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) August 4, 2022
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 19: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on from the side line during the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field on December 19, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
Here’s another one I don’t get. It’s from “Hard Knocks” in 2022. “It doesn’t matter if you have one a**-cheek and three toes, I will beat your a**.” Okay.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
“I swear to God, I’m not a lunatic.” This was another quote from “Hard Knocks.” Dan, honestly, anyone who is going to head up the Detroit Lions and shoot for the Super Bowl has got to be a lunatic- the best kind. It’s okay. Embrace it.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 09: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions walks off the field after defeating the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
Here’s another quote from “Hard Knocks.” Campbell says, “There is no light at the end of the tunnel. There is no light. There’s a song Metallica has, ‘No Leaf Clover,’ and it says, ‘Man, when it comes to the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, it’s just a freight train coming your way.'” I’m not crying, you are.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 04: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the third quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on December 04, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
“You grade them off the tape, you donāt grade off somebody out here in pajamas,” via
"You grade them off the tape, you donāt grade off somebody out here in pajamas."
Lions coach Dan Campbell isn't too worried about a player's 40 time at the NFL Combine. pic.twitter.com/4C7xf67Ty9
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) March 2, 2023
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. This is in regards to not liking the often misleading evaluations from the Scouting Combine.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell quotes
This one wasn’t just a quote, but imagry, too. It went viral last year. It’s the moment that Dan Campbell went on “Hard Knocks” and shook out a pair of pants. “This last bit of losing has got to get outta here.” Via the
"This last bit of losing has got to get outta here." š¤
šŗ: #HardKnocks with the @Lions airs tonight 10pm ET on @HBOMax pic.twitter.com/5fyllUFChM
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2022
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 31: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
